DSHS WSH Mental Health Technician 2
DSHS WSH Mental Health Technician 2
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DSHS WSH Mental Health Technician 2
Take the next step in your career as a mental health professional. Western State Hospital is currently seeking Mental Health Technicians 2 to join their dedicated team of mental health professionals.
In this role you will be working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and provide our patients with physical emotional psychological and rehabilitative care. Youll encourage and assist patients as well as participate in a variety of recreational and social activities that promote the wellbeing and recovery of our patients.
Opportunities performed onsite at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5 premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Pierce County employees receive a free Orca card for transportation use. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
Those hired for this opportunity are entitled to an additional 5 assignment pay in addition to the advertised pay.
Note: This is being reposted. If you have already applied you do not need to reapply.Some of what youll do
- Provide nursing and therapeutic care to patients with psychiatric and physical illnesses
- Observe record and report changes in patient condition and behaviors
- Report clinical information such as patient vital signs collect specimens complete ward rounds and take patient census
- Provide physical support/interventions for clients using programapproved methods which may include moving or transferring
- Assist manage and coordinate the safety and security of patients personal possessions
- Encourage patients to participate in individual and group activities
- Intervene when patients exhibit highrisk behaviors
- Promote recovery principles in interactions and interventions with patients
- Escort patients on and off of hospital grounds
Were looking for those with
- A high school diploma or GED or higher
- Two years of experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting
- A current Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC/CNA) within the State of Washington
Desired
- Ability to communicate through oral and written forms of communication with management peers patients and the public
- Skills to assist with potentially ive or selfharming patients
- Working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics
- Experience in intervening and deescalating crisis/dangerous situations
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.QuestionsPlease contact or call the main Talent Acquisition line atand reference job number .
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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